Kelly’s directory for Nottinghamshire of 1844 lists nine public houses in West Stockwith. There are no records of the White Hart prior to this date but it may have been one of the two beer/ale houses listed in 1832.
The public houses named were….
The Black Swan
The Friendship Inn
The Hope and Anchor
The Newcastle Arms
The Ship Inn
The Vine
The White Swan
The White Hart Inn
The Crown Tavern …… re-named the Waterfront Inn in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
Of the above list only the White Hart Inn and the re-named Crown ( Waterfront Inn ) remain open and serving regulars and visitors alike.
licensee role of honour
1844-Robert Grey
1864-John Thompson
1869-John Henry Clifton
1871-Henry Moody
1888-Charles Good
1920-John Henry Spencer
1957-Frank Mays
1980-Michelle Pendrigh
1986-Ken and Dennis Williams
2001-Wayne Moore (TO DATE)
